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Planning in Fairlight Cove

Approved
80%
8 of 10 decided
Decision time
about 16 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Fairlight Cove in the last 24 months, from Rother District Council's planning register.

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About Fairlight Cove

Fairlight Cove is a settlement located in East Sussex, England.

Property prices in Fairlight Cove show an average sale price of £340,789, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Fairlight Cove area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Fairlight Cove a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Fairlight Cove has 11 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fairlight Cove planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Fairlight Cove, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Fairlight Cove. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 115 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), tree works (3), outline applications (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Fairlight Cove?
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Fairlight Cove. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Fairlight Cove?
The average planning decision time near Fairlight Cove is 115 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Fairlight Cove?
The planning approval rate near Fairlight Cove is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Fairlight Cove?
The most common type of planning application near Fairlight Cove is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Fairlight Cove?
You can search and track planning applications near Fairlight Cove on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.